DevSecOps Engineer

About Us

The DevSecOps Engineer provides security engineering expertise to Mission Partners, system owners, ISSMs/ISSOs, architects, and software development teams throughout the SDLC. The position integrates cybersecurity requirements and controls directly into Agile development and CI/CD processes, enabling development teams to identify and address security issues earlier in the lifecycle and securely move applications and capabilities from concept through production.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities:

• Embed cybersecurity engineering into Agile software development and modernization activities.
• Integrate security requirements and controls throughout the SDLC and CI/CD pipelines.
• Apply DevSecOps and shift-left security principles to identify and remediate vulnerabilities earlier in development.
• Implement and support automated security testing within CI/CD workflows.
• Participate with development teams in requirements discussions, design activities, sprint planning, and other lifecycle events.
• Translate RMF, NIST SP 800-53, DoD cybersecurity policy, STIGs, SRGs, and related security requirements into actionable development and engineering tasks.
• Collaborate with developers, architects, system owners, ISSMs, and ISSOs to develop achievable technical security controls before formal assessment.
• Provide threat-informed security engineering guidance for legacy, modernized, and cloud-native applications.
• Support secure development involving APIs, microservices, containerized workloads, and other modern application architectures as applicable.
• Help development teams remediate security vulnerabilities while preserving mission functionality and delivery objectives.
• Provide engineering recommendations for technical controls such as authentication, encryption, network segmentation, and application security.
• Communicate security findings, technical risks, recommended remediation, and implementation approaches to technical and Government stakeholders.
• Manage security-engineering activities across multiple concurrent projects and development sprints.

Required Skills, Qualifications and Experience:

• Bachelor’s degree and 10+ years of related experience.
• DoD 8140 Work Role 652 – Security Architect Certification requirement (must have at least one of the following): CCNP Enterprise, GMON, SecurityX / CASP+, CCSP, CISM, CISSO, CISSP-ISSAP, CISSP-ISSEP, Cloud+, CSSLP, FITSP-D, GCIA, GCSA, GDSA, GICSP, GSEC.
• Must have and maintain a current DoD Top Secret clearance.
• Must reside within a commutable distance of Fort Meade, MD or Chambersburg, PA in order to work a hybrid onsite schedule (4 days onsite weekly).
• Demonstrated experience integrating cybersecurity into Agile SDLC environments.
• Demonstrated hands-on experience with CI/CD pipelines.
• Practical experience implementing DevSecOps and shift-left security practices.
• Experience using automated security testing tools within software development processes.
• Knowledge of RMF, NIST SP 800-37, and NIST SP 800-53.
• Knowledge and practical application of DoD STIGs and SRGs.
• Ability to convert security/compliance requirements into specific technical development tasks and controls.
• Understanding of modern application architectures and cloud-native development.
• Ability to collaborate effectively with cybersecurity, engineering, architecture, and software-development teams.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills.
• Ability to manage multiple development efforts and sprints in a high-tempo environment.

The projected salary range for this position is $130,000+ annually. Final compensation will be determined based on factors including years of relevant experience, active security clearance level, certifications, technical skillset, contract requirements, and overall qualifications.

• 26 Days Paid Leave: Includes vacation, sick, personal time, and holidays. You choose how to use it.
• Performance Bonuses: Performance bonuses are awarded based on individual contributions and company-wide results, aligning recognition with impact.
• 401(k) with Match: We match 3% of your contributions with immediate vesting.
• Financial Protection: Company-paid life insurance up to $300K and options for additional coverage for you and your dependents.
• Health Benefits: Multiple medical plans, dental, vision, FSA and HSA options to fit your needs.
• Parental Leave: 15 days of fully paid leave for new parents, because family matters.
• Military Differential Pay: We bridge the gap for employees on active duty, so they don’t take a financial hit while serving.
• Professional Growth: Paid training and certifications, tuition reimbursement, and the tools and tech to get the job done right.
• Shared Success: In the event of a company sale, our CEO has committed to returning 80% of net proceeds to employees. This ensures our team shares in the long term value they help create.